Newbie here… My question is this- Are the documents that require an apostille in english? If not, how do you go about getting an interpreter?
Don’t know where dsbolton0614 is located (which state). In California, the contents of the document is of no concern to the notary. The notary must just be sure the document is complete (no blanks). Other than that, the notary is there to identify the signer as stipulated by state notary laws, witness the signing of the document and follow the notarization procedure as required by state notary law (i.e. complete Acknowledgement/Jurat, sign and stamp and complete notary journal). That document could be a “Dear John letter” or a collection letter. Makes no difference to the notary, in California.
Also in California, the notary must be able to communicate directly with the signer. Interpreters are not allowed.
Please follow your state’s notary laws.
@yolicue thank you so much. I am trying to understand the process a little better. I am in Michigan. I watched a training and the trainer said she had to complete an interpreter certificate along with the document and she includes that fee in the flat fee she charges her client. Thank you for the clarification.
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